How Colour Collection Inspires My Work

By Rachel Parker

In the second video of three in the ‘Exciting Colour‘ series by surface pattern designer Rachel Parker, we are shown how her colour moodboard book is a constant source of inspiration for creating new work. Rachel shows us how her colourful collages translate directly into designs for fabrics and objects. Become a member to access the full video below.

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What We Like About This Resource…

“Rachel’s work is so vibrant and full of joy, it’s really exciting to see how she starts to form creative ideas around colour. Rachel highlights the importance of colour trends but also gives herself the opportunity to create her own trends which adds a level of playfulness and personality to her colour exploration. Seeing her colour books translate into fabric demonstrates a real clarity in her decision making process.” – Tobi, AccessArt.

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What We Like About This Resource…

‘This resource really demonstrates how art can successfully bring awareness to important humanitarian issues, promote inclusivity and can give a platform to those who otherwise wouldn’t be heard. The links between text, photos and drawings are really strong and demonstrate the creative process used by Olivier from start to finish. I really like the inclusion of suggestions for students within the post, which encourage students to learn more about their community and to understand the experience of being displaced. This is turn will hopefully inspire the next generation to be part of an inclusive and empathetic society.‘ – Tobi, AccessArt

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Year 5/6, Histon and Impington Brook Primary
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Year 6, Senacre Wood Primary School
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Ruth at Carden Primary School, Brighton
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Process Art at HP ages 7 to 13
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Talking Points: The Shoreditch Sketcher

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Pathway: Print & Activism

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Which Artists: Tatyana Antoun

What We Like About This Resource….

“The research phase of a creative project can be presented in many different ways, and can even be an art form in itself. Here, Tatyana demonstrates how her sketchbooks became a medium through which she expressed her thoughts, refined her ideas and explored materials. We believe sketchbooks to be a powerful tool for children to take ownership of their ideas and travel on their own creative journey, without necessarily knowing the destination. Take a look at our sketchbook journey for more sketchbook inspiration” – Rachel, AccessArt.

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